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Lift kit or leveling help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mlaroche, Mar 9, 2014.

  1. Mar 9, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    Mlaroche

    Mlaroche [OP] Active Member

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  2. Mar 9, 2014 at 8:50 AM
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    Hugh Morron

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    Stay away from spacer lifts. What happens with the spacer lifts is the strut bottoms out before the front suspension hits the bump stops and bends the strut. Do a search on TW and you will get all the answers about lifts. I don't have a lift on mine but reading on here will give you an education. Hope this helps.
     
  3. Mar 9, 2014 at 9:06 AM
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    ZMan2k2

    ZMan2k2 “Hold my beer and watch this!”

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    I suggest a set of Bilstein 5100's. If you have the 4 leaf pack or the TSB leafpack on the rear, you can set the front's to 1.75" of lift, and level the truck out, and fit 265/70's front and rear, without modification or need for front and rear spacers on the wheel hubs.
     
  4. Mar 9, 2014 at 6:17 PM
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    Trailrider

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    After doing several spacer lifts on some Toyota trucks I would suggest a lift.
     
  5. Mar 9, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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    Fire Taco Fighter

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    I had a spacer lift for a year. It was ok but ride was stiffer a little. I changed to 5100s and love it much smoother ride. If your on a tight budget and dont go wheeling spacers are fine.
     

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